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🧸 Product FR June 3, 2021

stihl — découpeuse à disque

le montage du rotor sur le vilebrequin a pu être réalisé avec un mauvais angle et un couple de serrage trop élevé. un serrage excessif peut endommager le rotor et provoquer sa fragmentation durant l’utilisation de la machine.

📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso · Source
stihl — découpeuse à disque
📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso · Source
STIHL — disc cutter Assembly of the rotor on the crankshaft may have been done at the wrong angle with excessive tightening. Over-tightening can damage the rotor and cause it to break apart during use, posing a risk of injury from flying debris to the user or others. Stop using the product and return it to the point of sale.
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8 days in total
May 19, 2026 May 27, 2026
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What is this? This is a Stihl cutting machine with a spinning disc. The rotor may have been put on the crankshaft at the wrong angle and tightened too much.

What's happening? Too much tightening can damage the rotor. It could break apart while you use the machine. This could throw pieces and hurt you or others.

Does this affect me? If you own or use this Stihl cutting machine in France, you may be at risk.

What should I do? Stop using the machine right away. Take it back to the store where you bought it. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel hurt.

🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.

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Type: autres · Category: divers · Hazard: blessures · le montage du rotor sur le vilebrequin a pu être réalisé avec un mauvais angle et un couple de serrage trop élevé. un serrage excessif peut endommager le rotor et provoquer sa fragmentation durant l’utilisation de la machine. · un risque de blessure par projection pour l’utilisateur ou des tiers ne peut¤donc être écarté. · À faire: ne plus utiliser le produit · rapporter le produit au point de vente

First published
June 3, 2021
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/547/interne

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What is this product recall alert about?
stihl — découpeuse à disque. STIHL — disc cutter Assembly of the rotor on the crankshaft may have been done at the wrong angle with excessive tightening. Over-tightening can damage the rotor and cause it to break apart during use, posing a risk of injury from flying debris to the user or others. Stop using...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on June 3, 2021 by Rappel Conso (DGCCRF, France).
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to France.
How serious is this alert?
Medium risk. A medium risk means harm is possible under certain conditions. Read the notice and act on the recommended steps.
What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on rappel.conso.gouv.fr.

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